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Champions League: Antonio Conte's Tottenham Hotspur "Clear Favourites", Says Sporting Coach

Antonio Conte's Tottenham are "clear favourites" in this week's Champions League Group D match, Sporting coach Ruben Amorim said on Monday on the eve of their game in Portugal. "Tottenham are the clear favourites in the group. They are a team that have one of the best attacks in the world with a winning coach in Italy and England and world-class players," said Amorim. "They are strong in transitions, have a lot of quality on set pieces. We will have to be wary because they will punish us for the slightest mistake."

Italian Grand Prix safety-car finish ‘brings back memories’ for Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton admitted Sunday’s safety-car finish at the Italian Grand Prix evoked memories of his contentious championship defeat in Abu Dhabi last year, saying: “That is the rule it should be, right?”

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte reveals he went to Buckingham Palace after passing of Queen Elizabeth II

Antonio Conte has revealed he went to Buckingham Palace following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen, who ruled for longer than any monarch in British history, passed away at her residence in Balmoral, Buckingham Palace on Thursday, September 8. Ad All football matches were called off at the weekend to honour the Queen's «extraordinary life and contribution to the nation, and as a mark of respect».

Chelsea: Potter may now hand 267-goal star 'third chance' at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku, who is currently on loan with Inter Milan, could be handed a ‘third chance’ to make an impact at Stamford Bridge following Graham Potter’s appointment as the west Londoners’ new head coach, according to journalist Dean Jones.